The Kings of Summer could be considered an modern-day telling of Walden, Henry David Thoreau‚Äôs experiences of living in the wild by Walden Pond (which always made me wonder, wasn‚Äôt everybody living in the wild back then?). Kings is a clever, funny picture, particularly the scenes with Nick Offerman as one of the parents. Beautifully shot, with a whimsy that balances fantasy and real life. It makes all those family campouts look rather pedestrian... <a href="https://www.clearplay.com/MovieDash.aspx?id=4533" class="external" target="blank">See Full Review</a>

'King's of Summer' is a funny, touching surprise. With marvelous characterizations, terrific performances and great affection for all the personalities in this large capable cast... <a href="http://www.michaelmedved.com/movie-review/the-kings-of-summer/" class="external" target="blank">See Full Review</a>

The film perfectly captures that liminal moment when teenagers live in the space between childhood and becoming an adult... <a href="http://blog.beliefnet.com/moviemom/2013/06/the-kings-of-summer.html" class="external" target="blank">See Full Review</a>

With its slim plot, this is a character-driven tale fueled by acidly funny dialogue, with the best of it delivered by Offerman. The story is in the tradition of Stand by Me, with the offbeat edge of Moonrise Kingdom, yet it's not derivative. It's a fresh, whimsical take on adolescent angst... <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2013/05/30/kings-of-summer-review/2348899/" class="external" target="blank">See Full Review</a>